ISO
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪ.səʊ/
The English word “ISO” has 3 meanings listed here.
proper noun
- The International Organization for Standardization.
noun
- A disk image of an ISO 9660 file system (such as a CD or DVD).
- A measure of film sensitivity or brightness, derived from the ISO standard.
Etymology
Officially from Greek ίσος (ísos, “equal”). However, a participant in the initial meetings disputes this etymology, claiming that the link to ίσος was decided on after the name ISO was set. (file format): From the file extension, in reference to the ISO 9660 specification.
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